The objective of this audit was to review the Governor's Program of the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act in six states. While the audit revealed no misuse of program funds in any of the states, it did find some potential problems that need addressing.

The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education appointment David Esquith as the Acting Director over the Office of Safe and Healthy Students which is composed of Safe and Supportive Schools Group, the Healthy Students Group, and the Center for School Preparedness Group.

Secretary Spellings joined President Bush, Mrs. Bush, and Attorney General Gonzales to host a Conference on School Safety on October 10, 2006. Teachers, parents, administrators, law enforcement officials, and other experts discussed best practices and lessons learned about school safety during the conference at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Letter from Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Russlynn Ali providing guidance and examples about Title IX requirements and how they relate to sexual harassment and sexual violence, discusses proactive efforts schools can take to prevent sexual violence and educate employees and students, and provides examples of the types of remedies schools and OCR may use to respond to sexual violence. (PDF)

Letter from Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Russlynn Ali providing guidance and examples about Title IX requirements and how they relate to sexual harassment and sexual violence, discusses proactive efforts schools can take to prevent sexual violence and educate employees and students, and provides examples of the types of remedies schools and OCR may use to respond to sexual violence. (PDF)